Who will win the Duel of the Week?

Lambie vs Sanchez

The battle between the two No 10s will be decisive in Thursday's big game at the Stade Mayol, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Italy opt for experience

Jacques Brunel has named an experienced side as Italy look to put last year's winless campaign behind them against Ireland in Rome on Saturday.

Heaslip misses out

Jamie Heaslip has lost his fitness battle and will sit out Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Laidlaw to lead Scots into battle

Scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw will captain Scotland in their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Saturday.

Preview: Wellington Sevens

World Rugby looks ahead to this weekend's sevens tournament in New Zealand's capital city.

Stormers to retain status quo

Stormers director of rugby Gert Smal says the head coach who'll replace Allister Coetzee will inherit the current coaching staff.

Lions short on sharpness

Lions coach Johan Ackermann says the warm-up matches in Potchefstoom weren't ideal preparation for their opening Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes next weekend.

North back in the mix

Wales have made two changes from the team that defeated the Springboks in November for their Six Nations opener against England in Cardiff on Friday.

Hodgson to miss start of season

Force captain Matt Hodgson has been ruled out of the first two months of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.